Vegan Indonesian Cilok (Steamed Tapioca Balls)

Delight your taste buds with Vegan Indonesian Cilok, a plant-based twist on a popular street food classic! These chewy steamed tapioca balls are infused with the savory flavors of garlic, soy sauce, and white pepper, making them an irresistible treat. Paired with a luscious, homemade peanut sauce featuring creamy coconut milk and a touch of tangy lime juice, this dish is a harmonious blend of textures and bold flavors. Perfect as an appetizer or snack, these gluten-free bites are easy to prepare and steam to perfection in under 30 minutes. Garnish with fresh cilantro and sliced chili for an extra pop of color and spice. Discover how this vegan version of a traditional Indonesian favorite can bring authentic flavors and exciting textures to your table!

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 200 grams Tapioca flour
• 50 grams All-purpose flour
• 350 ml Water
• 3 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 Vegan bouillon cube
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground white pepper
• 4 tablespoons Peanut butter
• 100 ml Coconut milk
• 2 tablespoons Palm sugar
• 1 tablespoon Lime juice
• 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil
• 0 Water for steaming
• 0 Optional: chopped cilantro and sliced chili for garnish

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, combine 350 ml water, minced garlic, vegan bouillon cube, soy sauce, salt, and ground white pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat.

Step 2

Once boiling, remove the saucepan from heat and allow the mixture to cool until warm.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine tapioca flour and all-purpose flour. Gradually pour the warm liquid mixture into the flour, stirring continuously with a wooden spoon or spatula until a dough forms.

Step 4

Knead the dough with your hands until it is smooth and not sticky. If the dough is too sticky, add more tapioca flour, a tablespoon at a time, until it reaches the desired consistency.

Step 5

Take a small portion of the dough (about a teaspoon-sized) and roll it into a ball. Repeat until all the dough is used.

Step 6

Prepare a steamer with boiling water. Carefully place the tapioca balls in the steamer basket, ensuring they are not touching each other.

Step 7

Cover and steam the cilok for about 25-30 minutes until they become translucent and slightly firm.

Step 8

While the cilok are steaming, prepare the peanut sauce. In a small saucepan, combine peanut butter, coconut milk, palm sugar, lime juice, and vegetable oil. Heat over low heat, stirring continuously until the sauce is smooth and thickened. Adjust the consistency with water if it becomes too thick.

Step 9

Once the cilok are cooked, remove them from the steamer and let them cool for a few minutes.

Step 10

Serve the steamed cilok warm, drizzled with the peanut sauce. Garnish with optional chopped cilantro and sliced chili for added flavor and color.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1147.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1575.8

Total Fat 47.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 16.5g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4462.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 273.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.6g	0%
Total Sugars 45.5g
Protein 23.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 160.1mg	0%
Iron 8.0mg	0%
Potassium 1065.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 26.6%

Protein: 5.9%

Carbs: 67.5%